The Lyon of season 12-13 will be based on youth, affordable signings, and departures of big wages.

Kim Kallstrom has already left the club. Anthony Reveillere, Aly Cissokho, Michel Bastos and Bafe Gomis will or could leave the club in the near future. Meanwhile, potential signings include Benjamin Corgnet (Dijon), Fabrice N'Sakala (Troyes), Georges Mandjeck (Auxerre), and Steed Malbranque (Free). Although Milan Bisevac (Paris-SG).

Furthermore, Lyon has decided to trust its young players. As such, Yassine Benzia (17 years old), Enzo Reale (20 years old), Medhi Zeffane (20 years old), and Samuel Umtiti (18 years old) should see their playtime increase this season.

However, not everything seems so bad in Lyon. This team showed promise in the way they play. Furthermore, certain player like Yoann Gourcuff, Gueida Fofana, or even Bakary Kone seem more comfortable on the field.